eastern religion comparison
Title: eastern religion comparison
Category: /Society & Culture/Religion
Details: Words: 1369 | Pages: 5 (approximately 235 words/page)
eastern religion comparison
Category: /Society & Culture/Religion
Details: Words: 1369 | Pages: 5 (approximately 235 words/page)
Brandon Carson
History and
Philosophy of
Religion
Final Exam
May 3, 1999
Over the past several thousand years, many faiths have arisen and developed all
over the globe. All of these faiths are unique and seem to be quite different from each
other, at least on the surface. However, when one starts to investigate more closely he
realizes that there are oftentimes some startling similarities. A good example of this would
be the religious traditions of the
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while Hinduism and Buddhism are more self oriented. However, The main
connection behind all three different beliefs is their striving for order and balance.
Confucianism strives for order and balance through Jen and Li, while Hinduism and
Buddhism use Yogas and the eight fold path. This balance and order brought about these
different practices extends to a greater purpose which all three of these religions have in
common, to achieve a higher form of enlightenment.